Man arrested on suspicion of murder following incident in Chellaston

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 27-year-old man received fatal stab wounds in Chellaston last night.

At around 11.20pm on Saturday, July 21, our officers were called to an incident at a property on Leveret Close.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chief Superintendent Jim Allen said: “Our officers made an arrest very quickly upon our arrival at the scene. That individual remains in custody as our investigation continues.

“We have been endeavouring to ensure disruption for the local community is kept to a minimum and can offer reassurance that we are not looking for anybody else in relation to the incident at this time.”